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Waipara RieslingThe Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2012/2013/2014
Tasted in mid 2018, the 2012 to 2014 vintages, all from a single vineyard, showed impressive quality and value. Drinking well now, the 2014 vintage (4.5*) is a medium style (30 grams/litre residual sugar), with strong, ripe, peachy, slightly spicy flavours, building bottle-aged complexity. Light yellow/green, the 2013 vintage (4.5*) has excellent drive and depth, with peachy, spicy flavours, low alcohol (9.5 per cent), gentle sweetness and lovely harmony. Maturing well, the 2012 vintage (4*) is slightly more restrained, with a pale lemon/green hue, good weight, a splash of sweetness and strong, lemony, appley flavours. It's drinking well now. Michael Cooper The Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2013 | 94/100 | 5 Stars This is richly fruited and delectably expressed on the nose showing mango, lemon curd, toast, honey and spice aromas. The palate is succulent and opulent, and delivers superbly fruit concentration and creamy texture, brilliantly complemented by refreshing acidity. A powerful rendition of the variety offering loads of attractive flavours. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit The Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2015 | 94/100 | 5 Stars This is gorgeously fruited and inviting on the nose showing orange peel, mandarin, lemon curd and subtle spice characters, leading to a succulent palate that is fabulous tasty and lingering. The wine offers wonderful ripeness and roundness, complemented by gentle sweetness and bright acidity, finishing long and very tasty. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit The Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2016 | 95/100 | 5 Stars Wonderfully ripe and fragrant, the wine shows golden peach, tropical fruit, orange peel and potpourri notes on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and fruit intensity superbly complemented by subtle sweetness and vibrant acidity, finishing long and delicious. Sam Kim - Wine Orbit The Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2017 | 94/100 | 5 Stars Richly complex and enticing, the wine shows apricot, subtle honey, clove and lemon curd characters on the nose with a hint of toasty note. The concentrated palate delivers creamy mouthfeel and elegant sweetness, backed by bright acidity, finishing long and satisfying. Sam Kim - Wine Orbit. The Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2018 Stone fruits, honey and spice with hints of orange and mandarin. This Quintessential Waipara Riesling has texture and flavours that linger, elegant sweetness that is softened by an almost creamy mouthfeel that is typical of this wine. Excellent weight and fruit intensity. The palate is concentrated with vibrant acidity that finishes long with stunning persistence. 2024 Amberley A&P Show People’s Choice winner. The Crater Rim Waipara Riesling 2020 | 95/100 | 5 Stars It's gorgeously expressed on the nose, showing mango, ripe apricot, honey, warm spice and rich floral aromas. The palate displays excellent weight and intensity, wonderfully framed by creamy mouthfeel and delectable sweetness. It's superbly structured by beautifully pitched acidity, making it delicious and highly enjoyable. View the 2014 Tasting Notes View the 2015 Tasting Notes View the 2016 Tasting Notes View the 2017 Tasting Notes View the 2018 Tasting Notes |
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